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AV03 XTZ

2003 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,573 mi
Last recorded126,573 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,573 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,240 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,240 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 122,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 117,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 110,953 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2013 110,953 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,455 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 82,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges tracking advised

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,722 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,040 miles

Tiny chip in windscreen . †Fuel cap sealing ring just starting to perish. †Fuel filter vacumn pipe broken. †Nearside rear tyre has has nails in tread. †Offside front inner bead rim has slight damage. † Rear service brakes are slightly out of balance.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 44,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

fuel cap sealing ring just started to perish

fuel filter vacuum pipe broken

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

offside front inner bead rim has slight damage

rear service brakes are slightly out of balance

tiny chip in windscreen

Pass 18 May 2006 35,695 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AV03 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 XTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV03 XTZ registered?

AV03 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is AV03 XTZ safe to buy?

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